Easter Sunshine Escape to Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar

Desirée Infascelli is a sensational International vocalist bringing high-energy, feel-good party shows to audiences of all ages. Singing in English, Italian and French, she creates vibrant, interactive performances where everyone is invited to join in — singing, clapping, dancing and smiling from start to finish.
From movie favourites and pop classics to international crowd-pleasers, Desirée’s shows are fun, inclusive and perfectly pitched for cruise ships, hotels and live events.
A true all-audience entertainer with a big personality, who turns every performance into a party.

Andy has recently retired as a teacher of 33 years, mainly A level and some GCSE. He is an Advanced Skills Teacher (dubbed “Super Teacher” by the press) and was the fourteenth teacher in the UK to gain the award. He was also a regional finalist in the “Teacher of the Year” competition. He is therefore used to talking to large groups (school assemblies of up to 800 people) as well as smaller class-sized groups.
Having taught for 15 years at a boarding school which was a 24 hour, 7 days a week commitment, he often used to teach a wide range of extra-curricular topics including juggling, basic sleight-of-hand magic and table tennis coaching - this, of course, was in addition to his subject specialisms of economics and business.
In retirement Andy has set himself a target to visit as many countries as possible and to combine this with his love of photography. Andy has won several national photographic competitions within his specialist interests of landscape, travel and street photography. So far he and his camera have visited 28 countries, the highlights being Peru, India, South Africa, Cuba, Iceland and northern Finland.
Having been on several cruises as a passenger and seen the workshops on offer, Andy feels confident he could deliver talks and workshops to a high standard, both technically and entertainingly.

Ian is a former senior banker, prison governor and criminology specialist, who not only met the challenges of managing a diverse range of prisoners during his second career, but also influenced penal policy. Now retired, Ian loves to engage, inform and challenge cruise guests, by presenting a range of fascinating crime stories, including many tales from his life ‘behind bars’.

George began his musical journey as a chorister in local school and church choirs, developing into solo performances and later forming a gospel band in the 1960s, playing guitar and vocals. Alongside a long career in the Royal Navy and later the Royal Australian Navy, where he rose to Chief Petty Officer, he continued performing in folk clubs, choirs and small groups both at sea and ashore.
After leaving the services, George worked as a Project Manager in the UK before returning to his lifelong passion for music. He has since taken up the banjo and ukulele and is now an active member of a U3A ukulele group, as well as a dedicated teacher. He teaches ukulele in schools, village groups and through private tuition, helping beginners and small groups develop confidence and enjoyment in playing.
George is also active in community work and continues to perform regularly, bringing music, humour and encouragement to local audiences.

Malcolm Fyne is a highly experienced bridge tutor and former manager of Southport Bridge Club, one of the UK’s leading bridge clubs with over 300 members, which he ran for 17 years following a successful career in textile manufacturing. He is an English Bridge Union Tournament Director and an Associate member of the English Bridge Union Teachers Association.
Alongside his wife and bridge partner Madeleine (both Premier Star Masters), he has spent over 17 years directing bridge holidays in the UK and abroad, including cruises, where Madeleine also hosts to ensure all guests are supported and have partners to play with.
Malcolm specialises in teaching bridge at all levels, from complete beginners to improvers and duplicate players. His highly interactive approach gets beginners playing within minutes, while improvers benefit from structured quizzes, pre-set hands and guided learning. He also runs competitive duplicate sessions using modern scoring systems, ensuring an engaging experience for all players.

Sharon Tombs is sewing professional with a passion for upcycling and sustainability. Educated to HNC level she has been managing a successful sewing organisation for 10 years. She holds a City & Guilds diploma in ‘Craft Skills for Creative Industries’ which included awards in Health & Safety, Copyright law and all aspects of fabric and sewing skills and knowledge. She also has qualifications in Leadership and management.

She has been organising and running sewing groups for many years mainly within volunteering and constantly researches ideas to ensure that projects are as environmentally friendly as possible.

Adaptable and friendly Sharon has been featured in several magazines representing dressmaking and creativity in the charitable sector.